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Jimma University Institute of Technology

Engineering Mechanics I(statics) Mid Exam

Target Group: 2nd year Civil Engineering Examiner: Yehamleshet M

Exam Date: March 15-2024 Time Allowed: 1:30hr
Exam Type: Closed book Exam Weight: Max 25%
Instructions:
1. Switch off your cell phones
2. Do not detach or attach any paper
3. Not allowed to share calculators and any kind of paper or tables
4. Attempt all the questions neatly and clearly, possible to start from any question.
5. Assume any relevant data if necessary
1. If the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the eye bolt is 400N and its direction
measured clockwise from the positive x-axis is θ=30°, determine the magnitude of F1 and
the angle 𝜙.(9 marks)

2. For the given systems below, isolate the system and draw free body diagram. (1 marks
each)
Mechanical system Isolated system and F.B.D

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Smooth surface
contacet at A and
rough surface
contact at B.

3. Determine the support reactions at A and B. (10 marks)

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5m
6kN
300 12kN.m

2.5m 2.5m

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